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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time that I have used JW Home Improvement to replace some of the wood on my deck that had rotted. Josh, the estimator came out as scheduled and was able to schedule the repair crew to come out the next day (due to a cancellation). The two-man crew arrived right on schedule and worked diligently, finishing the repairs very well. I am again pleased with this company and am happy to refer them for any of their handyman services. In fact, I have already given a reference to my neighbor for similar work."
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+8

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Louise August
4.8(
277
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his team were super quick to come clean our gutters, and while doing the work noticed that we needed masonry repairs in a number of areas around the house. They were able to do the work in a few extra hours during the same day for a good price. I would work with them again."
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+25

Response time1 day
212 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Mendez crew did a great job painting my exterior wood siding! Mr. Mendez was very responsive to all communications, offered a competitive price, and was a pleasure to work with. Will definitely use them again!"
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+83

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Sino-American General Contracting
4.8(
187
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Sino American to deal with the aftermath of a plumbing disaster in our hundred year old row house in downtown DC – the original cast-iron pipes below our bathrooms and over our central hallway had sprung a leak and could not be repaired. The replacement of the pipes would likely require tearing out the flooring of the bathrooms, so while we were at it, it made sense to renovate them. Sino American’s was neither the lowest nor the highest bid, but we hired the company because its proprietor, Mason Callejas, was both candid and creative in suggesting ways we could improve the bathrooms in the course of renovating them, and because the reviews here and elsewhere praised his communication throughout the project. For example, he was willing to bid the job with an alternate price that would involve repairing the pipes only from below, without ripping out the bathroom floors (we ended up not going that route). He also suggested something that had not occurred to us – making an insurance claim about the leaking pipes (this ended up providing a modest payment toward the cost of the demolition to get at the pipes). And, his bid seemed to involve the smallest amount of time when we could have to be out of the house while both bathrooms would be out of order It was a good choice. We had to be out of the house for at least three weeks, so we scheduled the work for a time when we were going to be abroad. That complicated the communications, but Mason did a great job of sending photos and talking to my brother and a friend who were willing to be our standins while we were away. (and the friend is a retired contractor who was very impressed both by Mason and by the work that his staff were doing). He had good ideas for improving the bathroom flooring (thus lessening some of the problems with the house’s construction that contributed to the problems with the pipe) We ended up with two very nice bathrooms; and along the way we added new kitchen stone counters and repainting of some our other downstairs rooms. The construction took a bit longer than estimated (you have to expect the unexpected in construction jobs), but the time we could not use the bathrooms was still less than any of the other bids had suggested would be needed. The price crept up over time given the add-ons needed to address issues arising during the project), but remained lower than the highest of the bids were received. And SinoAmerican was very good at the last-minute fixes needed at the punch-list stage of the process My wife and I have hired a number of contractors for jobs big and small over the past 35 years to deal with our own home as well as an investment property in DC, and among them, Sino-American ranks with the very best. I would recommend Sino-American to other homeowners without reservation. I rarely give five stars in my reviews but here it is fully deserved"
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+3

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
193
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience working with Jose and his team on a number of home improvement / repair projects: sink / vanity installation, toilet installation, faucet installation. He was responsive and respectful throughout the whole process and helped provide me with a number of different options to address various issues that came up along the way. His team was professional on the job and and did excellent work on the project. I’d highly recommend his company for home improvement solutions"
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+20

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC
4.8(
166
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marks-Woods Construction just finished a multi-part project on our home including a full kitchen remodel, adding a full bath and storage area to our basement, a mudroom addition and a portico. The design process at the beginning helped to expand on our initial ideas and Danielle was great at offering suggestions that we never would have thought of. This step saved us time and helped us avoid regrets we would have had without having Danielle's expertise. Greg did a nice job working though the architectural details and permitting. Our project manager was Drew and he was great to work with throughout the entire process. We had an issue with our backslash and he worked with the supplier to replace it with something more in line with our expectations. Despite a variety of projects, we had a consistent crew with dependable, courteous workers who always created a great end product and kept work areas clean. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again for future renovations."
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McLean House Remodel

+34

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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All Pro Exteriors
4.6(
62
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"Service was fast, accurate, and courteous.   Price was fair.   Mr.  Squitieri picked up, repaired, and returned my snow blower in just two days.   I am absolutely satisfied with his service.   First Class all the way.  I will use his service again and recommend him without reservation."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
RM Home Repair
5.0(
21
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ronnie came out the next day after we contacted him and fixed the pipe. He made other repairs to ensure that nothing leaked on the roof. He found some things that the furnace contractor had not done well and he fixed those while he was on the roof. Ronnie was very knowledgeable, professional and responded quickly to our need.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Reliable Home Improvement & Plumbing LLC
4.5(
343
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike and his son, Ray, run a good family business.  I have found them helpful, responsive and trustworthy in their recommendations about what I need to do vs. can save money on. I really appreciated that Mike called me on a Sunday to provide advice on purchasing a good quality toilet (from Home Depot, so he had no incentive to steer me one way or the other), which his son Ray installed the next day.  Both Mike and Ray take the time to explain the services they are providing AND they give new home-owners good tips on repairs we can do ourselves - which cuts into their business but makes me very willing to call back when I really need help.  I did have one service that needed a follow-up appointment because something didn't quite work right (hot water wasn't flowing properly to the newly installed shower head), but I appreciated that Ray came back out the next business day and fixed the issue free of charge.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Washington DC, DC

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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